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andrew · **Posted:** March 25th, 2008, 11:06 am

I can't get over how good a job you've done with this forum Rod. It is an amazing wealth of information. I really hope everyone here (and from other boards) is paying attention to the BP+B forum!

Rodent · **Posted:** March 25th, 2008, 12:05 pm

thanks Andrew - it's been a load of fun getting this together (and a welcome relief from the load of pressure I currently have going on at my day job)

I am also looking forward to when other users start posting their mod/repair threads as well. I'm definitely not wanting this to be a place where anyone feels intimidated about posting something that they have questions on ... even if it is something as simple as a question about replacing the string retainer on a Fender headstock

all the best,

R

andrew · **Posted:** March 25th, 2008, 12:27 pm

I know to replace the string retainer on a headstock you start with a band saw, power sander, a jar of epoxy and graphite dust, but where do you go from there...?

lefty68 · **Posted:** March 25th, 2008, 12:48 pm

andrew wrote:

I know to replace the string retainer on a headstock you start with a band saw, power sander, a jar of epoxy and graphite dust, but where do you go from there...?

Hospital

Seriously,i would like to thank Mr Rod too,for his great job here,People like you sharing their knowledge,are rare
Tkx so much Mr Rod

Rodent · **Posted:** March 25th, 2008, 12:49 pm

so you're going to start a new thread on this and document your steps - cool! we can then give you tons of advice after you've completed your bandsawing efforts ... advice on how to attach a cut-off headstock, that is :lol:

hey - when you're all done you'll be qualified to build you own "Jaco's bass of doom"

all the best,

R

andrew · **Posted:** March 25th, 2008, 12:58 pm

But instead of "Jaco's Bass of doom" it'll be "Andrew's doomed bass".

LOL, yes, I think the hospital would be the next step in that plan for me. :mrgreen:

lefty68 · **Posted:** March 25th, 2008, 1:08 pm

here is my first attempt but i need more free time to go ahead :oops:

andrew · **Posted:** March 25th, 2008, 2:00 pm

What's that going to be, a refin, parts bass or something else?

lefty68 · **Posted:** March 25th, 2008, 2:09 pm

andrew wrote:

What's that going to be, a refin, parts bass or something else?

Once the body will be clean i would like to try a "Cerusé finish" ,i don't know the word in english,and i have to decide what kind of pickup i will install
i got to ask Rod i think

andrew · **Posted:** March 25th, 2008, 2:39 pm

I think ceruse is correct for French or English. F Bass uses ceruse finishes.

Rodent · **Posted:** March 25th, 2008, 3:31 pm

this would be a great topic to start!

hint: stain, sand, stain, sand, and a tinted clear

all the best,

R

Matt R. · **Posted:** April 4th, 2008, 10:49 am

andrew wrote:

I know to replace the string retainer on a headstock you start with a band saw, power sander, a jar of epoxy and graphite dust, but where do you go from there...?

A sledgehammer, silly. :mrgreen:

andrew · **Posted:** April 4th, 2008, 11:53 am

Matt R. wrote:

andrew wrote:

I know to replace the string retainer on a headstock you start with a band saw, power sander, a jar of epoxy and graphite dust, but where do you go from there...?

A sledgehammer, silly. :mrgreen:

For me or the bass? :mrgreen:

Rodent · **Posted:** April 4th, 2008, 1:55 pm

yes

R

Matt R. · **Posted:** April 5th, 2008, 9:37 am

ha ha

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